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FRIDAY, MARCH 3

First Friday at Painted Sky

• 5-7 p.m., Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day

Grant County’s nonprofit arts center kicks off a new series of First Friday events at its new location in John Day, with crafts, refreshments and a department spotlight. For more information, visit paintedskycenter.com or call 541-575-1335.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Grant County Fair Almost Spring Bazaar

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Local vendors will be selling a variety of products. For vendor registration, call 541-575-1900 or visit GrantCountyOregon.net online.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

PTA Bingo Fun Night

• 5 p.m., Seneca School, 101 Park Ave., Seneca

This fundraiser for the Seneca PTA features 20 straight bingo rounds, five blackout rounds, a 50/50 raffle and a drawing for a Yeti cooler. Hotdogs, nachos, chili, fries, popcorn, candy and beverages will be available. The cost is $10 for the first card, $5 for each additional card. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first game at 6.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “What Brain Changes and Shifts in Ability Are Noticed When Dementia Happens?,” the second in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Strawberry Mountain Gun & Outdoor Show

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Guns, knives and more will be available to buy, sell and trade at this two-day event. Admission is $5 each day. Concessions by the Snaffle Bit. For vendor information, call 541-575-1900 or go to GrantCountyOregon.net online.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Strawberry Mountain Gun & Outdoor Show

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Guns, knives and more will be available to buy, sell and trade at this two-day event. Admission is $5 each day. Concessions by the Snaffle Bit. For vendor information, call 541-575-1900 or go to GrantCountyOregon.net online.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Lake Creek dinner and auction

• 5-9 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

This annual fundraiser for the Lake Creek Youth Recreational Camp features a tri-tip dinner, drinks by Spitfire Cocktails, live, silent and dessert auctions, games and more. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door for adults, $20 in advance or $40 at the door for youths 12 and under. Corporate table sponsorships are available for $250. Reservations are available online at https://tinyurl.com/mvreh8db.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “Looking at Progression and Seeing More Than Loss: The GEMS State Model,” the third in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

MONDAY, MAY 8

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “The GEMS State Model: In the Right Setting with the Right Care, All GEMS Can Shine,” the fourth in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

MONDAY, JUNE 12

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “New Skills for Helping and Supporting,” the fifth in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

MONDAY, JULY 10

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “Being an Advocate and Building a Support Team,” the last in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

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